Nayara Energy Ltd, an Indian refiner with significant backing from Russia’s Rosneft, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against SAP India, which has ceased software support citing European Union sanctions. Nayara's counsel, Dayan Krishnan, argued that this decision compromises the company's operations and national security, as it is unable to receive critical software updates necessary for compliance with Indian regulations. The company contends that since its contracts with SAP are governed by Indian law and payments are made in Indian currency, SAP's actions lack legal standing. Nayara, which contributes 8.5% of India's energy supply, asserts that the withdrawal of services poses a serious risk to India's sovereignty. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has expressed support for Nayara's position, stating that India does not recognize unilateral sanctions. The court's decision, expected in the next hearing on April 27, could influence how global technology firms navigate local laws when faced with international sanctions.